Authors Note: This chapter is a belated birthday present to my dear cousin, who is apparently enjoying this story :P, because her real present never arrived :( so HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEETIE! Now... I would say I hope you all enjoy but truly I'm sorry... I hope to be back soon but with work, I'm unsure when I can return, so again sorry!

They lay in bed that night till the early hours of the morning, sharing their random thoughts, just wanting the night to go on for as long as possible. They shared childhood stories, their favourite things and just random things they wanted the other to know. But eventually in their blissful state they fell into a peaceful sleep.

It was the soft caress of a warm hand on her stomach that eventually made her eyes flutter open. She smiled at the sight before her as Oliver leant forward peppering soft kisses to her jaw.

"Morning," she mumbled on a moan.

Olivers eyes opened, the blue of them darkened as he grinned at her. "Good afternoon," he corrected, his voice husky from sleep.

He leant up on his elbow as Felicity rolled onto her back to see him more fully. His hand on her stomach moved to her hip as he continued to caress her skin. She could feel his warmth, but still she shivered because his touch alone affected her more than she cared to admit.

She reached her hand up, landing on his shoulder feeling the cords of muscles tense briefly. His eyes fluttered closed as he seemed to be as affected by her touch as she was his. She didn't know what came over her as she turned slightly more towards him. She hooked her leg over his as she scraped her nails down his chest. She could hear an almost growl erupting from Oliver's throat. The hand on her hip stilled as hers ran further down his chest and stroked over his abs. She couldn't help but touch him, and marvel at how his muscles contracted and then relaxed from her simple strokes.

"Felicity," he moaned lowly, causing her eyes to snap up to his. His pupils were blown as she stopped touching him and then his hand went further up her t shirt.

"Oliver," she gasped so quietly as his fingers brushed against the underside of her breast. She couldn't help but arch into his touch, pushing her body even closer to his. He groaned as her leg pulled on his, pulling him further onto her. He didn't even hesitate as she widened her legs, and he rolled in between them fully. She sighed as she felt his weight pressing down on her deliciously and how close it made them.

She threw her arm up around his neck, pulling him down for a passionate kiss. At the same time their lips met she felt his thumb rubbing over her nipple. She gasped at the mix of sensations, her body very acutely aware of his arousal and her own as his tongue caressed hers. He slowly pulled away from her lips, kissing along her jaw before he nibbled on a particularly sensitive part of her neck. His stubble added yet another sensation as her hand shot out scratching slightly at his sides. She moaned his name gently as his lips finally left her skin and he looked at her.

"Felicity?" He spoke her name like a question, like he was asking her if all of this okay, like all of this was down to her. She smiled at him, her hand reaching for his cheek gently caressing his skin.

"All in, remember?" she whispered with a beaming smile.

"Are you sure? This is a big step-" The words died on his lips as the adjoining door flew open.

"OH MY GOD OLIVER HAVE YOU SEEN THESE," Thea blurted out. The pair practically jumped apart. Felicity sat up making sure the shirt covered most of her whilst Oliver pulled the covers and a pillow into his lap.

"Speedy have you heard of knocking!" he snapped.

"Oh whatever, it's not like you've got a beautiful blonde in your be-" She stopped when she finally looked up, Felicity waved awkwardly. "Oh WOW! I am so sorry." She cringed slightly clasping her tablet to her chest.

"It's fine," Felicity responded whilst Oliver shifted awkwardly.

"At least now you'll knock," Oliver stated plainly.

"Shouldn't have got adjoining rooms," Thea mumbled under her breath,

"Thea," he replied giving her a stern look, she merely shrugged at him.

"Anyway what did you want to show him?" Felicity asked curiously.

"Oh yeh, well…" She shuffled awkwardly. "It was just, well it was the article with Damien Darhk."

"I did that months ago," she replied with a frown.

"And I already know what Felicity said." Oliver gave her a soft smile.

Thea stepped closer sitting on the edge of the bed as she held the tablet out towards them. "Yes but you don't know what he said."

Oliver took the tablet with a curious frown. Felicity watched as he skimmed the article before he looked up at her smiling. He read aloud. "After Miss Smoak left our brief interview, I spent a long time deciding whether to write this up. But I think I would not be doing her character or Mr Queens the justice they deserve if I did not. Miss Smoak showed more loyalty, integrity and tenacity in standing up to me than I think I've seen in most of my career. I want to apologise to both Miss Smoak, and Mr Queen, and I truthfully wish them all the success with this film and all future endeavours."

"He really said that?" she asked a little stunned.

"Yes," Oliver replied showing her the article. "I guess someone made a great impression."

"I was just defending you." She tried to brush it off.

"Yeh but Damien Darhk never apologises," Thea added. "He's usually really brutal, and rips people apart."

"Yep, I know that form experience," Oliver said sheepishly.

"I mean you did sort of deserve it, Ollie," Thea answered with a shrug.

"Yeh but that's the past," Felicity interrupted looking at them both. "We all grow, and we all change." The siblings gave each other a quick glance before smiling at Felicity. "So what else did you want?" She asked.

"Oh, well that was… that was actually to say our plan worked." Thea quickly tapped her tablet bringing up a gossip website with several pictures from their date. Both were holding hands as they left the castle, and again re-entering the hotel.

"So the press know?" Felicity asked feeling a little nervous.

"No," Oliver stated plainly.

"They're just speculating," Thea added. "They just also happen to be right this time. I mean you two are together right? Because just because you know," she gestured at them frantically, "doesn't mean you're a couple. You used to bring so many girls home when you were younger Ollie, and I could totally have misread-"

"Thea," Oliver said softly stopping her ramble. "I think she's turning into you," he joked looking at Felicity.

"Hey!" She replied, before looking back at the younger Queen sibling. "Thea, yes we're a couple, we're going to give this ago." Thea squealed excitedly unable to help herself.

"Wow Speedy we literally have just woken up," Oliver replied.

"Sorry, I just… oh my god! I am so happy for you and Sara and Tommy will be so happy!" Felicity couldn't help chuckling at the younger woman's enthusiasm. "I'm sure they'll find out soon enough."

Just then a phone began to ring. All 3 glanced at each other. "Not me," Thea said quickly.

"Nor me," Felicity added.

"Well I guess someone needs me." Oliver shifted on the bed reaching for his phone off the cabinet and glanced at the caller ID. "It's Walter."

"Answer it," Felicity encouraged with a soft smile.

"Hey Walter. Oh. Well of course that's alright. It must be early there?" Felicity watched with baited breath. "Yes I suppose. Wow, really?" He laughed a little and a bright smile lit up his face. "Thank you so much, yes…. and of course as soon as I finish the promotional work I'll be right there. Yes, and thanks again." With that he hung up his phone placing back on the side.

"So?" Thea asked impatiently.

"Walter was calling to say my results are in, I passed! I'm going to college in the Fall!"

"I knew you could do it!" Thea replied smiling.

"Congratulations," Felicity said placing her hand on his arm. "We should celebrate tonight, after the premier."

"That is a great idea!" Thea added. "We could go out for a group meal or something?"

"That is a wonderful idea," Oliver agreed with a smile. "But how about we order room service right now? Get some food before we need to get ready and Felicity has to go back to her own room."

"That sounds good," Felicity admitted. "I am feeling rather hungry."

"I'll just go grab the menu from next door, and no I won't knock when I come back in," Thea deadpanned as she walked into the adjoining room.

"I'm proud of you," Felicity whispered leaning into his side.

"I'm proud of me too."

"See you did it."

"Yep and when we get back I'll sort some more stuff out and you can help me if you want."

"Every step of the way," she replied leaning up to place a soft kiss to his cheek. He turned at the last second capturing her lips for a quick kiss. Her stomach grumbling caused him to pull back with laughter.

"I guess we better get you fed."

"Sounds like a great plan to me."

Felicity sat there as the ladies added their finishing touches. The hair stylist gently sprayed her hair holding her loose bun in place whilst the make up artist added a little more lipstick to her lips.

"We're all done Felicity," one said as the pair looked at their handy work.

"Thanks guys. Now I just need to slip my heels on and I'm all done."

"No problem, we'll just pack up and be out your way."

"Thanks again," Felicity said with a soft smile. She stood up, her dress collecting around her feet as she walked towards the bed where her silver heels were waiting. She easily slipped them on one at a time, the dress falling perfectly into shape no longer dragging on the floor. She glanced around when she heard her phone ringing. She rushed over grasping it as she turned to the girls. "Thanks again, just let yourselves out."

"No problem, have fun tonight!" Felicity nodded in response as she answered the call and the pair left.

"Hello?"

"Felicity Megan Smoak," Caitlin's stern voice made her smile as she tried not to laugh.

"Yes Cait?"

"You didn't tell us you and Oliver were a couple again?"

"Leave the girl alone," Iris added.

"Oh hey Iris!" Felicity replied.

"Hey sweetie, you have fun promoting the film?"

"It's been really good actually."

"So what happened with you and Oliver?" Caitlin jumped in.

"Cait, it isn't all about a guy," Iris added.

"Well of course not but when my best friend is all over the news-"

"Wait, what?" Felicity replied nervously.

"She's exaggerating sweetie," Iris clarified. "There are just a few photos."

"Yeh a few photos of you two looking all happy at a Fair and then holding hands late at night."

"We're… well we're a couple. But we aren't telling anyone, by which I mean the press." She could hear shrieking down the phone which only made her laugh.

"I think Caitlins a little excited," Iris said softly. "But congratulations sweetie, so I guess you two sorted things out?"

"Thanks, and yeh we did. We cleared it all up, everything is out there this time."

"I'm so happy for you," Caitlin said softly, her voice sounding a little strange.

"Are you crying?" Felicity asked.

"Yes, I'm just so happy for you."

"Really? Because last time you weren't feeling that way."

"Yeh well hormones changes things," she sniffled. "I just want you to be happy."

"Well I am happy," Felicity clarified. "I mean with caring friends like you guys why wouldn't I be."

"Exactly," Iris replied. "Plus we all get to he at the Hollywood premiere together."

"Oh you have a press pass?"

"Actually Barry asked me to be his plus one."

"Oh god…" Caitlin sobbed a little more.

"Are you okay?" Felicity enquired.

"Yeh… I'm just so happy."

"Clearly the hormones are affecting you a lot," Iris added.

"God I know, but I'm just so happy!"

"Well I'm glad you are," Felicity replied. "We'll have to decide on outfits together."

"If we ever get a chance," Iris responded.

"I'm sure we'll all find time plus I need to see some sparkle before this ones born."

"Exactly!" Just then there was a tap at the door. "Right guys I have to go someone's knocking for me so I guess it means the limo is here for the premiere tonight."

"Have fun!" Iris shouted.

"Yes and make sure to keep your hands to yourself if you don't want the press to know," Caitlin teased.

"I am sure Oliver and I are capable of keeping our hands off each other."

"Yeh like you kept your eyes off each other back then," Iris teased.

Another knock came from the door. "I'm coming!" Felicity shouted walking towards it. "Right I have to go, love you guys."

"Love you too," Iris replied first.

"Yeh I love you too, oh and Felicity?"

"Yes?" Felicity responded her hand on the door knob.

"Ronnie has the photos of you two."

"Oh just get him to send copies to me and Oliver whenever he gets a chance."

"Of course, enjoy your evening!"

"Bye guys." With that she hung up pulling the door open as the person tried to knock again. Oliver stumbled forward a little as she blinked up at him. He was wearing a tuxedo, complete with bow tie and more than likely suspenders. Suspenders she desperately wanted to pull.

"I'll let you do that later, if you want?" he whispered with a wink and she could feel her cheeks flush as she glanced away from him.

"Only if we can stay in my room tonight," she replied looking him straight in the eye. She watched his pupils dilate as the stunned expression on his face turned into a smile. His eyes travelled the length of her deep pink dress, the off the shoulder cuffs showing her cleavage where his eyes lingered briefly. She watched him swallow, his adam's apple bobbing enticingly.

"God, I wish we could finish what we started this morning."

She placed her free hand on his chest. "Well, I think we'll have more fun getting out of these tonight." She could feel the rumble in his chest more than she heard the noise.

"I can not wait for tonight to end," he whispered pressing his forehead to hers as he leant down. "I wanna kiss you so bad."

"Yeh but you'll ruin my make up."

He sighed, his hot breath fanning over her lips. Her eyes closed as his hand reached out for her, it landed on her hip before it caressed along to her back. "I guess I'll just have to touch you instead," he whispered and her eyes opened to see him smirking down at her.

"God can you two please keep things to yourself," Thea moaned.

"I thought I told you to knock Speedy."

"Well I would but you see, you're in the corridor," she answered. The pair pulled apart then and glanced at her, she was wearing a jewelled peach dress, her hair down and make up perfect.

"You look beautiful," Felicity said to her.

"Thanks, but I mean your dress is wowza!" Thea replied.

"Oh stop it." Felicity blushed.

"She's right, you look amazing," Oliver added. "And you look beautiful too, Thea." He smiled at his sister and she stepped closer.

"Well you don't look to bad yourself, so I guess we're all ready to go?"

"Where's Tommy?" Oliver asked.

"He's running late," Thea replied. "He said he'd meet us there."

"Wait, I'm coming with you guys?" Felicity asked.

"Of course you are," Thea responded.

"If you want to?" Oliver asked staring at her. She glanced between the pair and nodded.

"Of course, let me just grab my purse."

Felicity felt a nervous energy fall over her as the limousine rolled to a stop. Thea was clearly excited as she bounced in her seat. She felt Oliver's hand squeezing hers before she glanced up to his face.

"It'll be fine," he whispered reassuringly and she merely nodded in response. As soon as the door opened the flashing of the cameras dazed her slightly. Oliver got out first, before he reached in to help Thea out. He stood smiling at her before he bent down offering his hand to Felicity.

"You coming?" he asked with an easy smile.

"Of course." She nodded as she took his hand and shimmied across the seat. She kept her gaze down as she stood up straight, her eyes only looking at Oliver as she felt his hand rest at the small of her back. He stepped forward and instantly she followed suit, Thea linked his other arm as they stood before the paparazzi. The cameras flashed brightly as Felicity turned fully towards them, finally pulling her eyes from Oliver. The lights were constant as they asked the pair to step a part wanting Felicity alone in her beautiful dress. She stood there smiling as Sara stepped closer.

"You look stunning," Sara responded with a smile.

"So do you." Felicity beamed noting Sara's black leather corset and pants combo. She gave her a cheeky wink before continuing.

"You have some time to talk to the fans if you wish." Sara pointed to the barrier on the opposite side. "Then you have a few press things, which of course you can do with Oliver."

"Sure." She smiled.

"And then of course we get to see the final piece."

"I can't wait," Felicity admitted.

"Well good!" Sara exclaimed as they made their way to the awaiting fans. It felt amazing to speak to people who clearly knew of her work, she gave her autograph when requested and even posed for photos with several people. She kept stealing glances at Oliver who was making his way down the barriers. When they were near each other Oliver's hand slipped across her lower back as fans asked for photos of them together.

"You make a gorgeous couple!" several of them shouted and the pair merely smiled in response. It wasn't the time to officially announce they were a couple, they had a job to do first plus there was nothing wrong in letting people think what they wanted.

"I think we do too," Oliver whispered into her ear and she couldn't help but laugh.

"You really are cheesy," she responded with a shake of her head. "Where's Thea?"

"Oh she's with Tommy, he finally got here." He gestured behind them to where Tommy and Thea were stood watching them, both grinning wildly.

"Are you two ready for some more press work?" Sara asked from behind them.

"Whatever you need Sara," Felicity replied as Oliver nodded in agreement.

They spent another 30 minutes giving interviews to the awaiting press, all finely dressed asking simple questions about the film and their time in Nottingham. They were just talking to the final person, a smartly dressed lady whose name they barely remembered. They answered with the usual cheerful manner, but Felicity was smiling for a completely different reason: Oliver's hand hadn't left her back. It was a constant warmth, that seeped into her bones making her forget the world around her. She smiled and nodded as Oliver spoke to the lady, not fully listening but instead taking him in. He seemed in his element here, like he was made for this and the sparkle in his eyes as he glanced at her with a beaming grin made her knees weak.

She was so wrapped up in the moment it took her several minutes to realise the crowd was going wild. She watched as Oliver's eyes drifted to the noise and instantly he tensed. His hand on her back stiffened to match his posture. She frowned, slowly following his gaze. She turned to see Laurel in a gorgeous blue dress, the slit revealing her legs as she posed for the cameras. Felicity blinked as Laurel made a beeline straight for them. She could feel Oliver's hand slip away from her, as he took a step back. She turned to look at him, his expression neutral before he glanced at her. Anger, regret, guilt and sadness flit across his face before he appeared almost emotionless.

Laurel didn't even hesitate as she kissed him right there and then on the lips. Felicity felt it all like a physical blow, her confusion and pain mixing together as she stood there frozen in place. She felt like she was imploding, unable to truly react in front of everyone.

"Hey baby," Laurel said placing her hand on his chest. Felicity blinked, unshed tears stinging at her eyes as she noticed the diamond engagement ring on her finger. Oliver did nothing, just stood there staring at Laurel.

"Oh my god you're engaged!" the enthusiastic reported squealed with delight. Felicity managed a few tentative steps back. Her heart beating wildly in her chest like it was trying to escape, trying to get away from the twisting pain as she struggled to breath. It was an arm linking round hers that had her focusing away from Laurel draped over Oliver and chatting happily about their engagement.

"You can sit with me," Curtis's voice was firm and tender. "Come on, we can head in now." He lead her through the entrance passed a shocked looking Tommy, and Thea. By passing Malcolm and Sara, the latter who was giving her a sympathetic look.

"Thank you," she whispered to Curtis when he had successfully managed to get her inside without much conversation with anyone else.

"Don't mention it," he replied staring at her. "Are you okay?" he asked with genuine concern.

"I..." She could feel herself struggling to control her emotions, feel the pain creeping up but she had a job to do. "I'm fine," she lied.

Curtis gave her a skeptical look, staring at her but clearly thinking better of if it. "Okay," he finally answered.

"I... I want to stay at the back, away from prying eyes," she responded as they stepped into the filling theatre.

"That's fine we can sit right here at the back, right near the exit."

"Okay." She nodded taking the seat nearest the door. Curtis slipped into the seat beside her, and the pair sat in a silence as everyone started to enter.

They witnessed Malcolm heading for the front, Sara close behind, it was obvious the seats in the front were meant for them but Felicity couldn't bring herself to be in the spotlight right now. She watched as more and more people entered, but she had to turn away when Oliver and Laurel came in. Her hand was holding his as she lead them right to the front and centre. Felicity sighed sinking lower into her seat, she was desperately trying her hardest not to react as Malcolm got on stage and gave a speech.

The rest of the cast sat on the first several rows of seats, chatting happily as Malcolm continued to talk. But the truth was she didn't hear any of it, didn't focus on anything but her breathing as she tried to calm her frazzled brain. He had lied, he had lied to her all this time. She tried to remain calm as the opening credits rolled, but then she saw him. Oliver was in his seat, turning back to look in the crowd, clearly searching for her. His eyes finally met hers and she watched as he stood up, excusing himself from the people around him. She could feel the panic rising, feel the anger, the pain, the sadness all rising and she knew, without a doubt; she needed to get out of there before something bad happened.

"I... I need to go," Felicity whispered to Curtis.

He turned to look at her with an understanding smile. "You know where I am if you need me," he responded sincerely. She nodded as she slipped from the seat, she didn't look in Oliver's direction as she walked out the exit.

"Miss Smoak? Is everything okay?" a young lady asked her as she stepped out the door. She had a walkie talkie in hand, wearing a jacket with staff on it.

"I'm not feeling too well," Felicity answered.

"You do look a little flustered," she replied with a small frown.

"I wondered if I could go back to the hotel?"

"Oh of course!" she exclaimed. She grabbed the walkie talkie. "I need a car for Miss Smoak to the back entrance, she isn't feeling well and needs to go back to the hotel."

The walkie talkie beeped before a mans voice broke through. "Car will be there in 5."

"Follow me Miss Smoak." Felicity nodded as they walked in silence. She had no idea where she was going but she couldn't deal with Oliver right now, she needed to get away, she needed some time.

"Thank you," Felicity said to the lady as they stopped at the back entrance.

"No problem," she said with a warm smile. "I hope you feel better soon." Felicity merely nodded as the lady's radio came to life once more.

"Linda, we have Mr Queen here looking for Miss Smoak, has she left yet?"

"Nope, she's right here," she replied as Felicity cringed.

"Okay I'll send him your way."

"Sorry but I really don't feel well, tell Oliver I'm sorry I had to go but I'll talk later." Felicity rushed out, pushing the doors open. The sky had darkened slightly, and the car was sitting waiting. She didn't hesitate as she rushed to it, the driver looked stunned when she jumped in the back seat.

"Miss Smoak!" he exclaimed.

"Please just take me back to the hotel," she rushed out unable to hold in the pain any longer as she clutched her chest and the tears began to fall.

The driver merely nodded as he pulled off. Felicity glanced through the black tinted back windows to see Oliver rushing out the doors she had just exited. He threw his hands up in the air in defeat looking devastated but it was her that crumbled on the back seat.